If you are in immigration court, you may qualify for Voluntary Departure. This means you agree to leave the U.S. by a certain date. With Voluntary Departure, you don't have a deportation order on your record. You might be able to legally return to the U.S. later if you qualify and meet the all the other rules.
To get Voluntary Departure, you have to convince a judge that you qualify. This includes being able to pay for your trip home.
If you've been convicted of an aggravated felony, you won't qualify for voluntary departure.
If you decide to pursue voluntary departure, you'll need to collect supporting documents, including letters of support and family-related documents. Additionally, you can ask people who support your case to speak with the judge about your situation.
You may have to pay a bond if you get Voluntary Departure. The government must return the bond money to you after you follow all the rules and leave the U.S. Sometimes it's hard to get your money back.
Última revisión: October 19, 2023